KMR’s high-end fastening tools make UK and Ireland debut
KMR – a German brand of nailers, staplers and powered screwdrivers – has officially launched in the UK and Ireland. Respected in mainland Europe for offering premium quality products developed by craft professionals for craft professionals, KMR has a long pedigree and is aimed at high-end carpenters, cabinet makers and other artisan woodworkers. For the first […]
Tools supplier Rothwell wins local business award
Tools supplier H Rothwell & Co won an award at the Rochdale Business Awards earlier this month. The company picked up the Business of the Year award in the £1m – £5m turnover category. On its blog, Rothwells said: “As a Rochdale-borne business, Rothwells has entered the Rochdale Business Awards for four years now, and […]
Toolbank and TIMco pick up National Buying Group Awards
This week’s National Buying Group (NBG) Conference included an awards night to celebrate brands and companies that had contributed to the success of NBG’s merchant partners. Eight prizes were given out on the night and among the recipients was TI Midwood & Co (TIMco), which beat Ox Group to the NBG Brand of the Year […]
Makita picks Glasgow for first Training Academy & Factory Service Centre
Makita UK has opened its first regional Factory Service Centre (FSC) & Training Academy in Glasgow’s Govan commercial district, to support what the brand says is its rapidly expanding market penetration in Scotland and Northern England. The FSC has become the national service centre for servicing Makita’s comprehensive range of dust extraction machines. To carry out […]
Power tool market will be worth $35.5 billion by 2023
Between 2017 and 2023, the global power tool market will grow 4.6% (CAGR) to reach US$35.58 billion, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Drivers of the market include renovation outstripping the rate of construction, increasing sales of commercial vehicles and rising demand for cordless tools. However, high maintenance costs associated with power tools […]
Axminster Tools, Scruffs & Ox scoop ‘On the Tools’ Awards
The On The Tools Awards took place at the start of this month, recognising brands, suppliers and tradespeople. The Awards dinner and event took place at Edgbaston Cricket Ground and it was the second time the online community held the awards. Axminster Tools won ‘Power Tool Supplier of the Year’ for the second year running. […]
USA fastener & tool round-up: DeWalt to create 450 jobs & Würth expands
Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) is to open a new 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Mission, Texas. The facility – SBD’s third in Texas – will make DEWALT power tool products when it opens in early 2018 and will eventually support approximately 450 new jobs in the region. The company said it has added 40% more […]
Troy UK named among fastest growing SW businesses
Troy has been named one of the fastest growing businesses in the South West in the FG75 2017. Covering companies in Devon and Cornwall, this annual snapshot of the regional economy is put together by local paper Western Morning News. On the list, Troy UK Limited came in at number 60, with a turnover of £76,382 […]
Roughneck raises the bar with next gen Gorilla range
Hand tool and workwear distributor Olympia Tools has launched a new and next generation version of its popular Roughneck Gorilla Bar Pro, promising enhanced strength, performance and quality. The new Roughneck Gorilla Bar Pro has a shank which is smaller in diameter whilst maintaining strength, reducing weight and user fatigue after extended periods of use. […]
Hitachi Koki to change brand name to HiKOKI in 2018
Power tool manufacturer Hitachi Koki has revealed plans to change its corporate name to Koki Holdings Co., Ltd., in June next year. Notably, the full line of power tools will be rebranded under the new name – HiKOKI (pronounced “hai-koh-key”) – with effect from 1 October 2018. The move follows Hitachi Koki’s acquisition by global investment firm […]